by Roberta Murphy Eve Sieminski (aka the Polish Contessa) is our guiding light for fine wine–especially for those premium wines that fit within most budgets. And that may be one of the finest luxuries of all. Eve’s latest oenophilic enthusiasm comes unedited (and I am headed to Costco tomorrow!): Hi Roberta! Here is a review of Kirkland’s Merlot. Generally I tend to shy away from any generic or name brand…
by Roberta Murphy When the combination of urban luxury and sandy beaches come together, we might think of high rises in Miami, Los Angeles, La Jolla or Honolulu. San Diego County now boasts a second urban and beach destination: Oceanside Terraces, the new luxury midrise residence in downtown Oceanside. We spend a great deal of time here and think we are in heaven, because we are dealing with amazed guests…
by Roberta Murphy Every library should try to be complete on something, if it were only the history of pinheads. —Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (1809-1894) A home library, more than any room in a home, has the potential to reflect the essence of its owner. Here is a place to organize and keep those books that are both acquaintances and lifelong friends. The home library is also often where collections…
by Roberta Murphy There’s no doubt that uber-wealthy Russians love luxurious homes–and are willing to pay billions of roubles for well-placed mansions, townhomes and luxurious estates. In Moscow, where luxury buyers are enriched by petrodollars and enthused by strong consumer confidence, a young and wealthy businessman recently paid 2.5 billion roubles ($99 million) for a Moscow town home near the Kremlin. Setting a new Moscow record, this seven-story apartment boasts…
